DPSCD School Spotlight of the Week: Cass Technical High School is celebrated and widely known for its high academic standards and diverse extracurricular activities. Offering programs like Dual Enrollment, AP courses, and a prestigious IB Diploma, Cass Tech prepares students for college and beyond. Cass Tech offers various clubs such as Academic Games, Robotics, and Business Professionals of America. Supported by an active alumni association, Cass Tech provides multiple internships and scholarship opportunities for their students. The school will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, November 14 from 5-7 p.m. for prospective students. Interested students can apply now for Fall 2025 enrollment through Sunday, November 17 at 11:59 p.m. Become part of Cass Technical High School, where alumni have achieved success in various fields, embodying the school's tradition of excellence.

DPSCD Staff Spotlight of the Week: Self-care isn't just about a monthly theme here at DPSCD. Human Resources Information Technician, Sheri Searcy shares her experience as a Breast Cancer Survivor. Read more about how her team supported and encouraged her during her journey with cancer.

Trauma Informed Parenting Parent Academy Workshop: Join the Trauma Informed Parenting Workshop to learn how to create a compassionate and secure space for children who have experienced trauma. This session will take place on Thursday, November 11, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Mackenzie Hammerberg Playfield 10147 W. Chicago Detroit MI 48204. View the catalog to learn more about additional workshops and events happening this week.

Proposal S on the November Ballot: Proposal S DPSCD is engaged in an education campaign for Proposal S that will appear on the November ballot. Dr. Vitti has scheduled information sessions to provide important facts outlining the benefits and importance of this millage. Please encourage your staff, families, and community partners to attend a Proposal S virtual session. Also, use this digital playbook to share Proposal S information. #VoteNov5 #DPSCDPropS #DPSCD #PropSforBetterSchools

Quarter 1 Report Card Available Today! Report Cards were distributed today, Monday, November 4th, and can be viewed in the web version of the PowerSchool Public Portal. In addition to grades and report cards, the Public Portal allows you to see your student’s attendance and scheduling information. If you need assistance with accessing the Parent Portal, please reach out to your school.

Reminders:

Stay updated weekly by reviewing DPSCD's Family Newsletter; an updated weekly version is sent every Monday at 6 p.m. by SMS text and posted to the web: detroitk12.org/families.

Important Note:

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